Facilitator for the meeting will be Jeanne Reeder, LMSW, Individual & Family Services Specialist,
Heart of America Alzheimer's Association.
If you plan to attend, please note the time change on your calendar.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Alzheimer's support group meeting time change...
The December 19th, 2011 Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting at the Bates County Memorial Hospital has been changed from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator for the meeting will be Jeanne Reeder, LMSW, Individual & Family Services Specialist,
Heart of America Alzheimer's Association.
Facilitator for the meeting will be Jeanne Reeder, LMSW, Individual & Family Services Specialist,
Heart of America Alzheimer's Association.
Don’t let your holidays be spoiled by the food
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that there are 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the United States every year. More foodborne illness is reported during the summer months but with family buffet dinners and other holiday gatherings, the potential is always there. By practicing safe food handling, storage and holding, you can prevent unnecessary illness of your loved ones.
“Leaving food out for ‘grazing’ increases the risk for illness” said Tammy Roberts from Bates County University of Missouri Extension. The old saying of keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold holds true for the holiday season. When food is stored below 140 degrees and above 40 degrees, the potential for bacteria growth exists so be sure to put it away before it has been out for more than two hours. Bacteria grow best on protein-containing foods such as meat, eggs, milk, fish and poultry.
“Leaving food out for ‘grazing’ increases the risk for illness” said Tammy Roberts from Bates County University of Missouri Extension. The old saying of keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold holds true for the holiday season. When food is stored below 140 degrees and above 40 degrees, the potential for bacteria growth exists so be sure to put it away before it has been out for more than two hours. Bacteria grow best on protein-containing foods such as meat, eggs, milk, fish and poultry.
Commissioner Randy W. Pike Announces Bid for State Representative
Pike pledges common-sense, fiscally responsible leadership in announcement:
“As your District 126th Representative, I will work diligently to address legislative issues. One area of focus will be to foster an atmosphere for job growth in Bates and Vernon counties. The proposed I-49 Corridor will bring new opportunities to our area in many aspects of business and population growth.” Pike said. “Economic development is essential to sustain current business and to foster future job growth.“
Pike’s experience and involvement in economic development is extensive. In addition to county leadership, Pike is currently serving as President of Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission, which provides seven area counties, including Vernon and Bates counties, with funding assistance and administration in areas of economic development, transportation, solid waste management, hazard mitigation, and homeland security planning. Pike is a six-year board member with Missouri Association of Counties, currently serving on the State 911 Hearing Committee in Jefferson City. Experienced in obtaining grant funding, Pike has successfully worked on multi-million dollar state and federal funding projects on the county and community level for targeted watershed projects, recycling, and city revitalization. He is currently President of the Butler Lion’s Club.
Postal Service to delay closures until Spring
The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to delay the closing of 252 mail processing centers and 3,700 local post offices until mid-May.
The cash-strapped agency, which is forecast to lose a record $14.1 billion next year, announced last week it was moving forward on cutbacks. It had planned to begin closing processing centers as early as April, and some post offices early next year.
Last Thursday, a group of 18 Senate Democrats signed a letter to congressional leaders asking them to add language to legislation that would halt closings for six months.
Closures could cost 100,000 postal employees their jobs including some here in Bates County and surrounding areas.
The cash-strapped agency, which is forecast to lose a record $14.1 billion next year, announced last week it was moving forward on cutbacks. It had planned to begin closing processing centers as early as April, and some post offices early next year.
Last Thursday, a group of 18 Senate Democrats signed a letter to congressional leaders asking them to add language to legislation that would halt closings for six months.
Closures could cost 100,000 postal employees their jobs including some here in Bates County and surrounding areas.
Last September, it was revealed that the U.S. Postal Service had been overcharged some $75 billion in contributions to the retirement pension fund. That amount (or any part of) repaid to the USPS would certainly reduce the number of closures; however it appears that if it happens at all, it won't happen soon enough.
Pets and holidays don't always mix...
Holiday Tips from the Humane Society of Missouri
Pets are part of our family, so it’s natural for pet owners to want to share holiday foods and festivities with their dogs and cats. However, many pet owners don’t know the hidden dangers in holiday treats and trimmings. The Humane Society of Missouri has helpful tips to help keep pets safe during the holiday season.
Human foods fed even in small amounts can cause stomach upset in pets or, in certain instances, result in severe problems. Some popular holiday treats that can cause harm to your pet include:
• Chocolate – Baked goods and candies containing chocolate are potentially lethal if ingested by pets. Baking ingredients like baking cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate can be more dangerous to pets than the finished products they go into.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Butler Police Department weekly report
Dec. 6 - Well being check in the 400 block of S. High; animal complaint in the 300 block of W. Ohio; respond to Walmart; alarm call in the 600 block of Gregory; animal complaint in the 800 block of Wix Lane; accident at Dollar Store; suspicious vehicle at Max Motors; accident at hospital; alarm call at Osage Pecans.
Dec. 7 - Alarm at Sears; well being check in the 200 block of N. Fulton; keep the peace at Hooterville trailer court; remove subject at Pathways; remove subject at Casey's of Fort Scott; suspicious subject on Mill street; medical assist at Hill Top trailer court.
Dec. 8 - DWI arrest at Havanna and Ohio; harassment call in the 400 block of W. Vine; leave without pay at Casey's; disturbance near Mill and 71; animal complaint in the 800 block of Grove; 911 hang up in the 300 block of S. Main; assist Conservation Department at Flaming Lantern; possible theft near Pine and Orange.
Dec. 9 - Two car accident at Nursery and Fulton; disturbance in the 400 block of N. Main; keep the peace in the 400 block of N. Main; C&I driver on West 52 highway; well being check in the 300 block of N. Prospect.
Dec. 10 - Alarm at Osage Pecan; theft at the Filling Station; theft from vehicle at Casey's on Fort Scott.
Dec. 11 - Alarm at Walmart; keep the peace on the square; medical assist in the 200 block of W. Nursery; suspicious person at Hill Top trailer court.
Dec. 12 - Walk in theft report taken; well being check in the 800 block of N. Delaware; keep the peace on Meadow Lane; medical assist at the grade school; medical assist in the 200 block of E. Atkinson; walk in theft report taken.
Dec. 7 - Alarm at Sears; well being check in the 200 block of N. Fulton; keep the peace at Hooterville trailer court; remove subject at Pathways; remove subject at Casey's of Fort Scott; suspicious subject on Mill street; medical assist at Hill Top trailer court.
Dec. 8 - DWI arrest at Havanna and Ohio; harassment call in the 400 block of W. Vine; leave without pay at Casey's; disturbance near Mill and 71; animal complaint in the 800 block of Grove; 911 hang up in the 300 block of S. Main; assist Conservation Department at Flaming Lantern; possible theft near Pine and Orange.
Dec. 9 - Two car accident at Nursery and Fulton; disturbance in the 400 block of N. Main; keep the peace in the 400 block of N. Main; C&I driver on West 52 highway; well being check in the 300 block of N. Prospect.
Dec. 10 - Alarm at Osage Pecan; theft at the Filling Station; theft from vehicle at Casey's on Fort Scott.
Dec. 11 - Alarm at Walmart; keep the peace on the square; medical assist in the 200 block of W. Nursery; suspicious person at Hill Top trailer court.
Dec. 12 - Walk in theft report taken; well being check in the 800 block of N. Delaware; keep the peace on Meadow Lane; medical assist at the grade school; medical assist in the 200 block of E. Atkinson; walk in theft report taken.
Adrian Parents As Teachers program offers Ten Tips for Feeding Tots
Tammy Roberts and Amber Melton from University of Missouri Extension were speakers for the parent meeting for Adrian Parents As Teachers held December 8.
The ten tips parents were offered at the meeting included:
You decide what and when and the children decide how much to eat.- Parents need to provide a wide variety of foods with different textures, tastes and colors and then allow the childrent to make the choice about what and how much they eat.
Eat as a family.- Children who eat family meals have a better vocabulary, consume more fruits and vegetables and make healthier choices when they are away from home.
Watch what they drink.- Children can drink as much as 25% of their caloires in a day.- Limit 100% juice to no more than 4-6 ounces per day for children under the age of 6.
Promote physical activity.- Physical activity promotes a healthy appetite and a healthy child.
Help them develop a healthy attitude about food.- Your children are watching you! Set a good example.
Never make food a reward or punishment.- This is much easier said than done. When we offer dessert or candy as a reward it makes that food seem more valuable and we don’t want children to value sweets more than other food.
Start the breakfast habit.- Children who eat breakfast tend to have more adequate nutrient intakes, show imporoved cognitive function and are less likely to be overweight.
Involve the children in menu planning, shopping and meal preparation.- If they have helped, they are more likely to eat the meal.
Don’t stress over a food jag.- This, too, shall pass. Do your best to ignore it. Offer the food they like with a variety of other foods.
Watch portion sizes.- A rule of thumb is to offer 1 tablespoon of each food for each year of age.
-our thanks to Tammy Roberts
The ten tips parents were offered at the meeting included:
You decide what and when and the children decide how much to eat.- Parents need to provide a wide variety of foods with different textures, tastes and colors and then allow the childrent to make the choice about what and how much they eat.
Watch what they drink.- Children can drink as much as 25% of their caloires in a day.- Limit 100% juice to no more than 4-6 ounces per day for children under the age of 6.
Promote physical activity.- Physical activity promotes a healthy appetite and a healthy child.
Help them develop a healthy attitude about food.- Your children are watching you! Set a good example.
Never make food a reward or punishment.- This is much easier said than done. When we offer dessert or candy as a reward it makes that food seem more valuable and we don’t want children to value sweets more than other food.
Start the breakfast habit.- Children who eat breakfast tend to have more adequate nutrient intakes, show imporoved cognitive function and are less likely to be overweight.
Involve the children in menu planning, shopping and meal preparation.- If they have helped, they are more likely to eat the meal.
Don’t stress over a food jag.- This, too, shall pass. Do your best to ignore it. Offer the food they like with a variety of other foods.
Watch portion sizes.- A rule of thumb is to offer 1 tablespoon of each food for each year of age.
-our thanks to Tammy Roberts
News from the Hume area churches
In news from Hume United Methodist Church
The kids met last Saturday under the direction of Jo Ellen Hawks and helpers to decorate cupcakes for the Christmas program. Sunday morning we were blessed with Bernard Streeter filling the pulpit with a wonderful message. The Christmas program presented on Sunday evening was called the "Tear-able Christmas" written by Donieta Davis. Michael Harris was the Narrator and the cast from the host of little Angels, those on the wagon training to the "83" year old Grandpa Larry Berry did a great job. Katie Laughlin signed Silent Night accompanied by Jo Ellen Hawks on the Dulcimer and Melanie Byrd played a beautiful guitar solo. We appreciate all those who helped with the program putting in their time and talent.
News from the Hume Christian Church
Approximately 30 singers ranging from 5th grade through adults from the Hume Christian Church went Christmas caroling Sunday evening to folks in the Hume community. They were out about 3 hours and ended at the Steve Yarick home for refreshments and Christmas goodies.
Yancey Yarick, who is home on furlough from Tanzania, Africa preached the morning sermon at the Hume Christian Church this past Sunday. Yancey will be back to share about the work he and his wife Sheila are involved in this spring. The Hume Christian Church will let it be known when that Sunday will be.
Many of the adults and youth have been working very hard on "THE SURPRISING CHRISTMAS PAGENT" to be presented on December 18 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to join them .
Lena Norbury is once again directing this years musical and play. The Hume Christian Church is still accepting food items to be delivered to families during the week of Christmas. If you have any questions you may contact the church office at 660-643-7448.
This year, the church had a door decorating contest for each of the SundaySchool classes. This year's winner was the Builders Class taught by Lance Sears.
Santa Claus will be stopping by Hume on Saturday, December 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hume Community Center on the West side of the Square.
The kids met last Saturday under the direction of Jo Ellen Hawks and helpers to decorate cupcakes for the Christmas program. Sunday morning we were blessed with Bernard Streeter filling the pulpit with a wonderful message. The Christmas program presented on Sunday evening was called the "Tear-able Christmas" written by Donieta Davis. Michael Harris was the Narrator and the cast from the host of little Angels, those on the wagon training to the "83" year old Grandpa Larry Berry did a great job. Katie Laughlin signed Silent Night accompanied by Jo Ellen Hawks on the Dulcimer and Melanie Byrd played a beautiful guitar solo. We appreciate all those who helped with the program putting in their time and talent.
News from the Hume Christian Church
Approximately 30 singers ranging from 5th grade through adults from the Hume Christian Church went Christmas caroling Sunday evening to folks in the Hume community. They were out about 3 hours and ended at the Steve Yarick home for refreshments and Christmas goodies.
Yancey Yarick, who is home on furlough from Tanzania, Africa preached the morning sermon at the Hume Christian Church this past Sunday. Yancey will be back to share about the work he and his wife Sheila are involved in this spring. The Hume Christian Church will let it be known when that Sunday will be.
Many of the adults and youth have been working very hard on "THE SURPRISING CHRISTMAS PAGENT" to be presented on December 18 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to join them .
Lena Norbury is once again directing this years musical and play. The Hume Christian Church is still accepting food items to be delivered to families during the week of Christmas. If you have any questions you may contact the church office at 660-643-7448.
This year, the church had a door decorating contest for each of the SundaySchool classes. This year's winner was the Builders Class taught by Lance Sears.
Santa Claus will be stopping by Hume on Saturday, December 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hume Community Center on the West side of the Square.
-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet
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